Team India skipper Rohit Sharma ruled out any drastic changes to the playing XI for the second and final Test against West Indies, which begins on Thursday, July 19 at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. The visitors won the first Test convincingly by an innings and 141 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. They are likely to stick to the winning combination admitted the skipper.
Ahead of the second Test, Rohit Sharma addressed the media. He expressed that due to weather conditions, they don’t have clarity about the nature of the wicket. However, he added that they are unlikely to make drastic changes to the playing XI. India went in with two spinners and three seamers. While the majority of the squad is likely to retain its place, the sword might fall on Jaydev Unadkat, who failed to pick up a wicket in the first Test.
“In Dominica, we had a clear idea when we saw the pitch and knew the conditions. Here we don’t have clarity as there is talk of rain, but I don’t think there will be drastic changes. But whatever conditions are available, based on that, we will make that decision,” said Rohit Sharma.
The transition has to happen: Rohit Sharma
Team India skipper Rohit Sharma further spoke about the transition in red-ball cricket for the team. He expressed that the transition will happen in Indian cricket sooner than later. However, he added that the role of the senior players is also important. Rohit Sharma said,
“Transition has to happen, whether today or tomorrow but I am happy that our boys who are coming in are doing well. And our role is important as we have to give them role clarity. Now it’s up to them how they want to prepare and perform for the team.
“And we rely on those individuals and obviously they are the future of Indian cricket and they will take Indian cricket to greater heights,” he added.
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